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The Farce and Fallacy of Gun Control Laws

SedonaEye.com J. Rick Normand, Investigative and Financial Columnist Once again headlines are questioning the role of gun control in American society. At the request of SedonaEye.com columnist J. Rick Normand, let’s go back three and a half years ago: Sedona AZ – The farce and the fallacy of gun control laws? The reality of the problem is that it’s not an epidemic, it’s a pandemic! A... 

Death and Stabbing on AZ 89 North of Flagstaff

Gray Mountain AZ is north of Flagstaff AZ on SR 89. Sedona AZ – The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate an AZ Highway 89 death and stabbing near Gray Mountain, Arizona on August 5, 2019. As the incident occurred on a state highway and involved moving vehicles, the Arizona Department of Public Safety was charged with assisting the CCSO investigation. Detectives have... 

Sedona Community Pool Hours Change

Notice submitted by City of Sedona AZ. Sedona AZ – A shortage of lifeguards has reduced summer hours for the Sedona Community Pool, 570 Posse Ground Road, west Sedona. Read the FAQs about lifeguards opportunities here: http://sedonaaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=38768. Pool hours remainder 2019: – Now through Aug. 18, the pool will be open Saturday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed... 

Arizona Department of Revenue Offers Customer Live Chat

Sedona AZ – Arizona taxpayers now have another option when seeking information about state taxes, the transaction privilege tax program or answers to a variety of questions. Starting August 1, 2019, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is introducing a live chat feature to its www.AZDOR.gov and www.AZTaxes.gov websites. The pop-up application will provide customers with answers to general... 

Montana training Veterans to become Wildland Firefighters

Want to be a Wildland Firefighter? Montana is training Veterans for free. (Photo credit VA) Sedona AZ – Veterans Green Corps (VGC) is a field-based opportunity for post 9/11 era Armed Forces Veterans and Service Members modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps. The VGC program is an experience that provides on the job training focusing in Wildland Firefighting and chainsaw technical skills.... 

Criminal Activity by Phoenix Attorney Continues

Sedona AZ – Attorney Nicole Marie Abarca of Phoenix was suspended for two years on July 3, 2019 after being convicted of facilitation to commit shoplifting with artifice and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was already serving a six-month and one day suspension after failing to comply with the State Bar diversion program and subsequent investigation stemming from related criminal activity. Abarca... 

Arizona Museum Fire Evacuation and Flood Response

Sedona AZ – The Northern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross has been hard at work responding to the Museum Fire evacuations and preparing for the floods that are anticipated. The Red Cross provided a safe place to stay for people affected by the Museum Fire for seven days beginning July 21, 2019. During that time twelve people stayed overnight, and dozens of meals were offered to shelter... 

Phoenix Career Criminal Arrested on 38 Counts

Sedona AZ – On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (AZDPS) Career Criminal Unit arrested 28-year-old Lewis Martinez, a career criminal, for: • Armed Robbery • Trafficking in Stolen Property in the First Degree (11 Counts) • Money Laundering • Misconduct Involving Weapons • Organized Retail Theft (6 Counts) • Organized Retail Theft Use of Instrument to... 

Flagstaff Armed Robbery and Assault Suspects in Custody

Kasey Johnson held in custody as CCSO suspect in Fernwood neighborhood burglary and assault. Sedona AZ – Coconino County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Flagstaff neighborhood emergency call reporting an assault, burglary and shots fired on July 29, 2019. Arriving at 6:05 a.m. to the Fernwood community home, CCSO deputies found a suspect(s) in the area. The suspect and one other... 

The Verde Bridge Nobody Wants

Sedona AZ – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Dear Editor, The Verde Connect is being challenged for its negative eco-impact on the fragile desert river and valley. Camp Verde AZ is slated for a bridge that “nobody wants” writes Yavapai County’s Eric Eberhard. @Photo Exclusive SedonaEye.com This section is not the actual letter. It is to convince you that... 
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